When the kids are home from school, you can feel pressure as a parent to provide a non-stop stream of fun and games to keep them busy. You can end up spending a small fortune if you decide to try and fit in a million and one things. But the good news is that memories […]
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Being a new parent; you’ve been there, done that. Maybe more than once. So when you meet up with a friend who’s about to bring a little bundle of joy in the world, you can’t help but feel a twinge of pity for them at all the sleepless nights they’re about to face. That being […]
Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy is one of the vital six areas of learning in early years teaching and involves the development of creativity and critical thinking. Babies and young children look for patterns and connections, learning to sort and match and count as they develop the skills to solve problems and make sense of […]
“Let’s go fly a kite!â€� The words immediately bring thoughts of sunny days with cool breezes and fun. Nothing stimulates the imagination quite like kite flying. Additionally, there are many benefits for your child in an afternoon of kite flying, including the following: Kiting is a healthy activity Kiting is a social activity You can […]
It is extremely important to begin building a strong relationship with your daughter when she is young. If you do so, when those troubling teen years arrive, she will be much more likely to come to you with problems and seek – and take – your advice. However, it is never too late to begin. […]
In this blog, we catch up with Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity. The Sleep Charity campaigns to improve sleep support and access to high quality information, raise awareness of the value of a good night’s sleep and promote understanding around the complexities of sleep. We asked Lisa about baby sleep regression, what it […]
Recent technological advances in fabrics and materials have led to an increase in availability of protective clothing for children. It’s now possible to buy kids clothes in a great range of sun-proof fabrics that will make sure the kids don’t get burnt while playing in the sun. Sticky Sun Creams Most parents nowadays know how […]
Most people love styling their homes for Christmas. Although hallways and lounges are typically the rooms to decorate, adding finishing touches to bedrooms can create cosy interiors. Here you’ll find our top tips for how to style your kids beds for Christmas. Festive bunting & twinkling lights for childrens beds Firstly, if your […]
Tantrums, slammed doors, bedsheets and teddies thrown on the floor – if you recognise any of these symptoms, there’s a chance you might have a Bedtime Problem. If Carmina Burana starts playing in your head whenever the time rolls around to get your little one to sleep, you might find this real parent advice pretty […]
Facing the realities of a new workspace complete with its own distractions and challenges is hard for anyone; however, for those with kids added into the mix it can be even more daunting. With the schools closed and the majority of us working from home now, this is the new reality. With not much choice […]